The thrill across the IPL 2025 season continues to develop with each match, however Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) discovered themselves on the improper facet of fan sentiment forward of their conflict towards Punjab Kings (PBKS). The 2 sides are battling it out at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in what’s the forty fourth match of the season. Punjab Kings gained the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a high-voltage encounter.
Whereas each groups made strategic modifications to their taking part in XIs, one explicit transfer by KKR sparked outrage amongst their loyal fanbase — the exclusion of Ramandeep Singh. Identified for his dynamic fielding abilities and helpful batting means, Ramandeep’s omission raised many eyebrows and triggered a wave of criticism on social media.
Ramandeep Singh’s significance in KKR past the numbers
Though Ramandeep has not delivered any standout batting performances this season, his contributions within the discipline have usually lifted the workforce’s vitality and saved essential runs. Within the high-pressure atmosphere of the IPL, the place each run and each second within the discipline counts, gamers like Ramandeep add immense worth.
Dropping a participant who brings each versatility and spirit to the sphere stunned many followers and consultants alike. Many identified that whereas kind can dip quickly, a participant’s dedication and fielding prowess can usually make the distinction in tight matches.
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Followers slam KKR for dropping Ramandeep
The KKR administration’s resolution to sideline Ramandeep didn’t sit effectively with followers, who wasted no time in expressing their anger on social media platforms, particularly X (previously Twitter). Hashtags criticizing KKR’s resolution began trending quickly after the taking part in XIs had been introduced.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Ramandeep ka drop karna Banta nhi tha Venky ko agar 5 pe hello khilana hai phir use drop karna tha
— Chishiya🎶 (@F_Iyer96) April 26, 2025
In a league the place high quality Indian center order choices towards tempo are uncommon, KKR have benched Ramandeep Singh of all, after taking part in him at 8 and 9 all these video games…
— RICHUMSD07 (@richumsd07) April 26, 2025
KKR dropped Ramandeep ? 🧐
— RDK 🐿️ (@Champ_VK18) April 26, 2025
Ramandeep not even in influence checklist This workforce is past understanding 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/mxF65UK23G
— 𝕏treme (@KKRXtreme) April 26, 2025
Don’t know why ramandeep is benched, he has atleast proven dedication within the discipline, in the meantime that MF Venkatesh Iyer who’s ineffective within the discipline and sole purpose for KKRs loss within the final match is taking part in.
— Abhishek (@iam_a_r) April 26, 2025
What they’d dropped Ramandeep
— ASHER. (@ASHUTOSHAB10731) April 26, 2025
Venkatesh Iyer ne Ramandeep Singh drop krwa diya ab agle me Rinku Singh drop hojaega kyoki center me to Venkatesh Iyer hello khelega or kisika aukat nhi 14 ka runrate chase krpae aate hello.
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) April 26, 2025
Why Ramandeep is dropped in the present day ? I imply what worth Rovman brings which Raman would not ? Hopefully it is solely a couple of niggle as a result of I am unable to see this type of instability in workforce choice. #KKRvsPBKS #IPL2025
— priyanshu Rawat (@priyanshu1811) April 26, 2025
If u assume nortje shouldn’t be gyd sufficient to play at ur residence floor,,then y d hell u purchased him for six.8crs?Ramandeep was ur retained participant,,droping him aftr few failures??We’re officialy again in that 2022-23 period once more..🙏🙏
— Yusuf Ahmad (@yusufahmad2612) April 26, 2025
No Ramandeep 🤡
— Mr Subhani (@mrsubhani15) April 26, 2025
Venkatesh Iyer ought to have been dropped as an alternative of Ramandeep Singh. #KKRvsPBKS
— Jethalal Fan (@jethalal_fan) April 26, 2025
Even Ramandeep, one of many retained gamers, will get dropped however not the precise legal responsibility.
— Š. (@Soham718) April 26, 2025
KKR shouldn’t be taking part in with top-of-the-line fielder on this match!! #Ramandeep
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) April 26, 2025
KKR dropped Ramandeep man how the hell they will drop somebody like ramandeep higher commerce him to RCB 😁
— Mrinal Deo (@cricketmrinal) April 26, 2025
Ramandeep’s been under-utilized this season and now has been dropped. That is outright unhealthy from KKR with somebody who’s made his nationwide debut simply the final season and was retained over many huge names.Solely makes a dent within the confidence.
— Ramteja Bvv (@ram45tej) April 26, 2025
They dropped our greatest fielder Ramandeep
— SRKzAGNI🔥 (@Srkxsoul1) April 26, 2025
KKR benching Ramandeep is hilarious. There’s atleast 3 batters worse than him in that lineup.
— *__* (@smokestack21X) April 26, 2025
Ramandeep ko retain karke ussi ko Drop kar diya 😭
— Cheeky blinders (@SChusalman) April 26, 2025
Powell was anticipated, they’re additionally bringing Chetan Sakariya rather than Ramandeep. That was completely sudden.
— ANSH (@Hetshaw65) April 26, 2025
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